dnata announced it has reached an agreement with Lynx Holdings LP to acquire its AirLogistix USA cargo handling operations at George Bush Intercontinental Airport Houston (IAH) in the USA. The 30,000 sq ft facility includes the only dedicated perishable cargo facility at Houston airport. This state-of-the-art cargo handling centre is suitable for all perishable products including pharmaceuticals, fruits, vegetables, fish and flowers, and further establishes dnata as a global leader … [Read more...] about dnata commences cargo operations in USA
Airports
Heathrow Cargo’s new tool to reduce freight emissions
Cargo operators will be able to consolidate freight loads coming into and out of Heathrow. The aim of this is not only to improve efficiency, but also reduce the number of trucks and emissions on the roads surrounding the airport. Companies that subscribe to Heathrow CargoCloud will be able to exchange and share information about any spare capacity on their vehicles, or ask for help on a load they need to be transported. The app will work to match them and they then contact each other offline … [Read more...] about Heathrow Cargo’s new tool to reduce freight emissions
Airline partnerships extended as Lufthansa enhance network
Lufthansa Cargo flies freight to around 300 target destinations in 100 countries and therefore offers one of the best networks in the field of air cargo. The carrier from Frankfurt is once again making further improvements to this strong network, consisting of cargo connections and the freight capacity of Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, and Eurowings long-haul passenger flights. Further destinations will be added in the coming months via Eurowings belly capacity on longhaul flights. … [Read more...] about Airline partnerships extended as Lufthansa enhance network
Emirates SkyCargo operates special service for transportation of Jaguar Land Rover
The freighter service, which departed Birmingham Airport on its way to Chicago O'Hare International in the USA, is part of Emirates SkyCargo’s specialised offering, Emirates SkyWheels - air transportation solutions for high value automobiles. The service offers the safe transportation of luxury, premium vehicles. Air-freighting the cars directly from Birmingham, the location of Jaguar Land Rover’s Solihull facility, to Chicago, also results in reduced handling of cars as there will no longer be … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo operates special service for transportation of Jaguar Land Rover
Budapest airport sets cargo records and prepares to open new express facilities
March 2017 figures for the Budapest Airport were a record 11,536 tonnes of cargo, up 33.3 per cent on the same month last year, including 7,864 tonnes of airfreight, up 20 per cent on March 2016. In total, 30,060 tonnes of cargo was handled at the airport in the first quarter of 2017. The record tonnage comes as the Hungarian capital’s hub nears completion of a new warehouse and office complex for DHL Express and TNT Express, part of its HUF50 billion (EUR160 million) “BUD:2020 … [Read more...] about Budapest airport sets cargo records and prepares to open new express facilities
Changi Airport Group and Certis CISCO Aviation Security renew security services contract
Changi Airport Group (CAG) and Certis CISCO Aviation Security (CAS) has renewed the Security Services contract for the provision of security services at Singapore Changi Airport, Seletar Airport and Changi Airfreight Centre. The contract is for a period of five years from 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2023, with the option to renew for a further five years. The contract was signed by CAG’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Lee Seow Hiang and CAS’s parent company, Certis Group’s … [Read more...] about Changi Airport Group and Certis CISCO Aviation Security renew security services contract